Procurement Specialist Buyer Clifton, NJ Excellent Hourly Rate

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Procurement Specialist / Buyer 

 Job Description:

  • Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages.
  • KNOWLEDGE: Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques and standards. General application of concepts, and principles.
  • PROBLEM SOLVING: Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.
  •  DISCRETION/LATITUDE: Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
  • IMPACT: Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
  • LIAISON: Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.
  • WORK PRODUCTS: (Examples may include but are not limited to) Prepare proposal requests consistent with the requirements of the contract. Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing. Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.

Qualifications:

3+ years of directly related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field. Intermediate MS Word, PowerPoint,  Excel and MRP system skills. Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations.

Experience with buying and knowledge of supply chain and how it works.  Understanding of FAR’s and DFARs.  Ability to use Microsoft Office.  Understanding of ITAR and export requirements.  Must be approachable and be able to communicate with internal and external customers.

 

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HR Payroll and Benefits, Paramus, NJ

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Are you looking for an opportunity to work 35 hours per week using your HR Benefit Experience. In a friendly environment?

Overall Job Function: Provides employee and support for benefits programs including FMLA , Payroll ADP, 401k, , PTO, workers comp etc.

Job Responsibility including but not limited to:

Completes ADP Payroll using workforce and enterprise systems
Experience using ADP various HRIS systems
Assists Employees and Employer with worker comp claims
Completes Eligibility reports
Responsible for reporting for Healthcare reform hours and entering hours into payroll for leave time
Assist Employee’s with Benefit and enrollment Questions
Reconciles ADP Benefit Eligibility with Benefit Web Portals
Assists with other system and benefit projects as needed
Responsible for updating training logs, spreadsheets, running reports and other projects as needed

Minimum Candidate Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree desired, Associate’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.
At least 2-3 years experience in an HR Benefits Role
Previous experience handling Benefits programs in a corporate setting preferred

Competencies:

Strong proficiency in Excel
Previous experience with ADP suite of Products(Work Force Now & Enhanced Time/Etime) with expertise in Payroll (not the financial side of payroll)
Ability to work with internal customers on a day to day basis and understand and meet their needs
Ability to explain complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to multi-task
Ability to be professional and calm during peak times or when dealing with difficult staff.
Ability to objectively listen and discern the facts.
Ability to work in a team or independently on assigned projects

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Contract Financial Analyst, Parsippany New Jersey, Full Benefit Package

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Contract Financial Analyst

Summary: Performs financial analysis and maintains financial records to support entire life cycle of customer contract – including proposals, contract set up and changes, compliance monitoring and reporting, business reviews, buyout.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs analysis to review and process instrument proposals. Review estimates of materials, reagents, equipment and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Performs analysis on commercial proposals including contact changes, adjustments and extensions; ensures completeness of review documentation, and recommends for approval.
Compiles data and set up the initial contract in Movex system, including blanket agreements and billing schedules, sales orders, and annual renewals.
Performs analysis to reviews compliance of customer contracts, including LBL. RRF and CPRR test volumes.
Identifies contract risks and quantifies any deviations from contract terms and conditions.
Performs financial analysis and projection models and scenarios to support business reviews, renewals and end of contracts buy outs.
Evaluate and recommend proposals and contract change requests in collaboration with sales and service teams. Approves contact changes within delegation of authority guidelines.
Support development and maintenance of financial tools and reports including excel models.
Prepares systems queries and reports to support various analysis.
Participates in process improvement initiatives.
Maintain process documentation and work instructions.
Provide decision support to management.
Participates or leads finance projects as assigned.

Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required with 3-5 years related experience.
Experience in financing / financial analysis with leasing / contract financing
company, or financial industry a plus.

Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access database and PowerPoint.
High level of proficiency with large data manipulation (Pivot tables, Vlookup), and financial modeling.
High proficiency in Business Object Desktop Intelligence.
Knowledge and experience with ERP system.
Highly motivated and performance driven.
Ability to work independently, or with a group, on various on-going projects simultaneously.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions; manipulate large amount of financial and statistical data, create
financial projections and models, incorporating financial, cash flow and
accounting concepts.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret commercial contracts.
Good knowledge of accounting principles and FAS 13, lease accounting.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with the ability to influence and drive business performance.
Ability to effectively present information and graphics using PowerPoint or similar presentation visuals to a group audience, lead and facilitate group discussion, and participate in commercial negotiation.

Travel: Up to 10% travel required.

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Credit & Deduction Correspondent, Orangeburg , NY

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Credit & Deduction Correspondent, Orangeburg , NY

Location: Orangeburg, New York

Salary: Open to Experience

Description:

Credit & Deduction Correspondent

POSITION PURPOSE

To help maintain timely payments from Customers on Sales invoices based upon terms of sale set. Increase A/R turnover and minimize bad debt losses. Identify and support chargeback resolution and analysis in a timely and efficient manner due to the continual growing number of monthly customer deductions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

This position will interact with internal and external customers, based upon necessity of past dues invoices and deduction documentation, including but not limited to Customers,  New York Distribution (Warehouse and Shipping), Customer Service, Sales & Marketing, Brokers, etc.

 DATA ENTRY & INTEGRITY:

Deduction Resolution for Consumer Customer accts.; validate deductions to completion to clear off Customer account, which will require research, communication and follow-up skills.

Process Return Goods; identify chargeback for Freight Claims, A/R Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation and Open Statements to A/R Customers.

Back up support -Cash Application Posting

REPORTING & ANALYSIS:

Responsible for compiling and completing spreadsheets on completed/processed customer chargeback deductions.

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT:

Responsible for all , Contract and specific Customers on the Accounts Receivable aging, which include contacting customers on overdue invoices relating to Open invoices and/or Deductions.

Interact with internal and external customers on findings and help coordinate proactive plan of action on customer deductions and Past Due open issues.

Customer Service Expertise

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

AS400 a plus

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

Upon Request

Assist in Month end/Year End close

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Accuracy of work

Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic environment

Ability to be proactive in trouble shooting issues and research missing information

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with associates

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High School Diploma, College level courses or equivalent work experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Accounting or Bookkeeping a plus

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 2 years of AR related experience, but not limited to Collections/Deductions

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

PC Literate, Excel,  Word, Outlook

Must be well organized, accurate, and proficient in verbal and written skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Must be flexible

Able to work multitask, and work independent

Excel skills, (ERP system-BPCS AS400

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Corporate Recruiter Contract-to-Hire Morristown, NJ

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Corporate Recruiter Contract-to-Hire

Description:

Contract to Hire

Morristown, NJ

Hour Rate Compensable with Experience

Job description

Our Client a Leader in it’s Field is looking to fill a contract Tl Recruiter position.  This on-site position will help take our recruiting function to the next level by further building out our US Corporate team. There’s a lot of room to innovate and develop creative recruiting strategies and programs so for the right person, this may just be your dream job!

Experience recruiting in wide spectrum of Disciplines

Responsibilities:

  • Represent our client in a positive way and attract qualified candidates to join our team.
  • Manage candidate process and experience ensuring a positive interaction regardless of whether they get the job.
  • Full life cycle recruiting: post openings, source candidates, review resumes, screen applicants, manage interview process, gather feedback, conduct reference checks, provide salary recommendations, and present & negotiate offers.
  • Collaborate with Director, HR, Department Heads and Technical Hiring Managers to develop & execute recruiting strategies.
  • Facilitate interview feedback and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers.
  • Utilize innovative recruiting methods including social media sites, networking events, building partnerships, etc.
  • Foster applicant relationships & develop a pipeline for future positions.
  • Promote & generate employee referrals – partner with HR team to build out an innovative program.
  • Develop partnerships with colleges/universities, business/trade associations, and other interest groups.
  • Organize & attend recruiting events, including job fairs, meet-ups, & networking events.

Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of Recruiting in all fields that surround a corporate headquarters
  • Outgoing & dynamic personality with excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly connect and work with individuals across all disciplines
  • A proactive, results-driven approach
  • Natural ability to multi-task and respond quickly to ever-changing priorities
  • Ability to grasp new and emerging technologies
  • Patient, communicative team player that is detail oriented and has outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer savvy & proficient with Calendar
  • HRIS/ATS experience
  • BA/BS preferred

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GET SET FOR YEAR-ROUND PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

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GET SET FOR YEAR-ROUND PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

Employees need to start getting prepared for year-round performance reviews as increasing numbers of companies continue move to this new process from one-time year-end appraisals, according to an article in Kilpinger’s Personal Finance. The article points out that with on-going check-ins, workers can expect feedback more often and more chances to toot their own horn.

According to human resource experts, when performance management is done correctly and throughout the year, employees show high levels of engagement and increased productivity. In the following Q&A from the Kiplinger’s article, Rose Mueller-Hanson, a performance management expert at global company CEB, based in Arlington, Va., offers insights and perspective on the topic: 

  1. Many people wonder what’s happened to their annual job reviews. What’s going on?

Companies in all industries are moving to monthly, or even weekly, check-ins instead of formal once-a-year reviews. About 80% of organizations have either made or are in the process of making such changes, or will do so in the next couple of years. These streamlined conversations take less time and eliminate a lot of formal documentation. 

  1. What can employees do to get the most valuable feedback?

The new process puts more of an onus on employees, who are encouraged to take more initiative to talk to their managers about how things are going. Instead of asking open-ended questions such as “How am I doing?” ask, “What could I have done better on that presentation? The conversation should give you a sense of what success looks like, where you stand and how you can improve.

  1. How can workers get a raise?

A lot of the traditional advice holds true. Most employers still have a pay-for-performance philosophy, and managers may have more discretion over merit increases or rewards. But employees need to make sure they understand what is expected of them, how success is measured and how compensation decisions are made.

Get to know when raises are generally given at your company. Organizations that give raises on regular cycles may make those decisions months in advance, so start laying the groundwork early. Make sure that you’ve gotten clear feedback, and use these conversations to describe the value that you bring. Know what your skill set is worth in your market, and understand what’s going on at your company. It’s a lot easier to ask for a raise when the company is having a good year financially than when it is struggling. 

  1. How else can workers use these reviews to their benefit?

Use the conversations to gain a better sense of how you’re doing on an ongoing basis. With more real-time feedback and coaching, you can constantly be looking for opportunities to exceed expectations or to correct course. There’s also a focus on providing more career guidance. The purpose of managing an employee’s performance this way isn’t just to look back—it’s also to look at what’s next.

Here are some additional tips from Salary.com on how to make the most of your year-round reviews:

  1. Be “engaged” in the review process; get a clear explanation of goals and objectives.
  2. View goals as a project plan; track progress and update as appropriate.
  3. Document your accomplishments for your performance review.
  4. Share positive feedback that you’ve received from clients and colleagues.
  5. Show an interest in additional training.
  6. Demonstrate a positive attitude during the reviews and in your daily work at the office.
  7. Listen carefully and objectively and make positive use of performance review feedback.

 

Field Support Engineer, Shreveport LA Wonderful Benefit Package

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Description:

Field Support Engineer
Springfield, Mass or Albany NY
Description Summary: Plans and coordinates activities concerned with installing instrumentation, investigating and resolving customer reports of problems with instruments, and minimize future operational or service difficulties by performing the following duties.

Job Duties:
Installs instruments at customer’s facility, sales demos, product shows, etc, to ensure full functionality according to specifications.
Analyzes, reviews, and inspects findings to determine source of problem, and performs troubleshooting, repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
Documents and records information to be included in the repair records in accordance with company policies and regulatory agencies.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Timely completion of TSB’s and preventative maintenance procedures.
Demonstrates proper operation to end users.
Coordinates problem resolution within Field Support Group & other personnel to expedite repairs, including timely escalation.
Provides a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer.
Responsible for effective management of company resources.
Conducts basic on-site in-service training of proper operation of company instrumentation.
Provides application assistance/troubleshooting as required.
Supports Sales and Marketing departments.

Skills:
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Strong PC skills, including knowledge of database & internet software; Windows NT, XP and DOS

Education & Requirements:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required with minimum 3 years related experience troubleshooting and repairing diagnostic equipment with field experience required; or
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or a certificate from a Technical/Military School in a related field;
Bachelor’s degree in related field from four-year college or university preferred.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel outside of designated territory, if needed. Up to 50% overnight travel dependent upon territory. Occasional weekend/holiday on-call coverage for the region.

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Field Support Engineer, Medical, Springfield Mass, Wonderful Package

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Field Support Engineer
Springfield, Mass or Albany NY
Description Summary: Plans and coordinates activities concerned with installing instrumentation, investigating and resolving customer reports of problems with instruments, and minimize future operational or service difficulties by performing the following duties.

Job Duties:
Installs instruments at customer’s facility, sales demos, product shows, etc, to ensure full functionality according to specifications.
Analyzes, reviews, and inspects findings to determine source of problem, and performs troubleshooting, repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
Documents and records information to be included in the repair records in accordance with company policies and regulatory agencies.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Timely completion of TSB’s and preventative maintenance procedures.
Demonstrates proper operation to end users.
Coordinates problem resolution within Field Support Group & other personnel to expedite repairs, including timely escalation.
Provides a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer.
Responsible for effective management of company resources.
Conducts basic on-site in-service training of proper operation of company instrumentation.
Provides application assistance/troubleshooting as required.
Supports Sales and Marketing departments.

Skills:
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Strong PC skills, including knowledge of database & internet software; Windows NT, XP and DOS

Education & Requirements:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required with minimum 3 years related experience troubleshooting and repairing diagnostic equipment with field experience required; or
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or a certificate from a Technical/Military School in a related field;
Bachelor’s degree in related field from four-year college or university preferred.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel outside of designated territory, if needed. Up to 50% overnight travel dependent upon territory. Occasional weekend/holiday on-call coverage for the region.

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Associate Account Manager – Online Retail , Long Island NY

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Associate Account Manager

Summary/Objective: This position requires a highly motivated, self-starter who will work directly with online internet and brick and mortar accounts to ensure and establish strong relationships with current and potential customers to grow our web and department store presence to increase sales.

  Essential Functions


  • Establish, build and expand relationships with existing and potential customers
  • Responsible for account management including, sales results, forecasting and purchase orders. Implement sales strategy through new business development and maintenance and growing of existing accounts
  • Schedule and meet with customers to present new products, merchandising updates and to reaffirm business plan.
  • Oversee co-op spend for each account, using funds to drive sales.
  • Maintain brand stores, product assortments, and retailer information. Preserve brand integrity throughout the channel. Own brick and mortar merchandising strategy, staff training and marketing.
  • Work with marketing team, develop and execute effective account specific marketing programs.
  • Work to maintain MAP pricing on internet sites such as amazon.com, com and ebay.com

 Competencies

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel a must)
  • Patience and ability to provide optimal customer service
  • Ability to build relationships
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Must be a team player
  • High level of initiative and reliability are a key to success in this position

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Marketing Data Analyst, Long Island NY Manufacturing Microsoft Dynamics

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Position:              Marketing Data Analyst

Reports to:         Senior Director of Marketing

Summary/Objective

Responsible for implementing special projects and strategic initiatives, including the rollout and maintenance of master data, lifecycle management and pricing policies.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for developing and executing policies/procedures that drive the collection, development, periodic review, and maintenance of master data that will drive process and system applications for Marketing.

Partners within the brand development team and across the business to influence and deliver analytics and master data initiatives.

Working across cross-functional teams, this role will ensure master data change processes are effectively and efficiently executed for brands.

Works closely with the Brand Development team to influence and effectively implement standards & principles for master data maintenance.

Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and dissemination of all standard operating procedures regarding master data management.

Participates in project planning activities including defining and organizing tasks, roles and responsibilities, and prioritization of deliverables.

Takes responsibility for timely and successful completion of marketing contribution to ERP system roll-out and ongoing sustainability. Identifies and proactively addresses potential obstacles, issues, and opportunities.

Serves as lead authority on the use of Material Master fields.

Regulates the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into released product documentation

Responsible for procedure reviews and facilitating procedure updates with process owners.

Assure that all required company personnel are adequately trained in the principals, policies, and procedures of the master data management, new item setup and pricing.

Supports Business Projects including integrations, ERP roll outs, etc.             Oversees all pricing including setting up new product pricing in the system, conduct routine pricing reviews, managing annual price changes and ongoing transfer pricing management.

Responsible for the lifecycle management of all brands in conjunction with the brand development team.  This includes the eventual discontinuation and closeout of items at the end of the lifecycle period.

Required Education and Experience

At least 3-5 years of experience..

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Outstanding project management skills

Excellent organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Uncompromising attention to detail

Ability to work under unusual or extreme pressures

College degree required with any combination of specific product management experience and education

Must have prior experience in Consumer Products preferably in the Cosmetic/Beauty industry

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